How do you measure your stride?

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Quick Answer

Although there are numerous ways to calculate your stride, the simplest way is to walk ten steps, measure the distance traveled, and divide that measurement by 10. Required tools include a tape measure, chalk or other marking device, and a calculator. This process takes less than 5 minutes.

Upon reaching the tenth step, stop, and mark the location of your toe with chalk.

Measure the distance, and divide it by 10

Use the tape measure to find the distance between the starting line and the last mark made. Divide this measurement by 10. This number is your stride length. The process can be repeated and the results averaged to obtain a more accurate measurement.